On Course Foundation
Provided by: Oncourse Foundation
Golf activities for wounded veterans in Scotland – Golf is the ‘hook’ and is one of a few sports that can be played on a level playing field regardless of injury, illness or issue
A programme of 20 confidence building golf activities delivered throughout Scotland. This includes a mix of the following activities:
Introductory Golf Event (IGE): A one/two day event which acts as a ‘taster’ to golf and introduces the opportunities available through involvement with OCF. Delivered for Service personnel on Recovery Duty (PRDs) from nationwide Recovery Centres.
Golf Skills and Employment Course (GSEC): Our core residential course where beneficiaries receive in-depth golf tuition in a relaxed comfortable environment, sharing the experience with like-minded individuals and learning skills both on and off the course. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss career opportunities with our Head of Events and Employment.
Golf Skills Days (GSD): An extension of the GSEC, focused on developing a particular area of the game, e.g. chipping and putting – providing attendees with tuition drills that they can practice in their own time outside of the events programme.
Service Match (SM): Fun, competitive matches against the tri-service Golf Associations – allowing beneficiaries the chance to network and spread awareness of OCF in the military and golf community.
Employment Insight Day (EID): These days are set-up as a ‘day in the life of’ and are delivered in various sectors of the golf industry. They are split up into classroom based and practical sessions, with speakers providing information on the types of roles available, career pathway, education and training required.
How do I access this?
- Alliance Member referral
- Self referral
- GP referral
- Referral by third party
- Other
Contact via online form or email will.barker@oncoursefoundation.com
Venue / Location
Golf courses and driving ranges throughout Scotland.
Golf clubs and mobility buggies are provided for those who require them.
When is this service available?
Main season from March – October
Who is eligible for this service?
Wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans.
- Service personnel who are on the recovery duty who are either facing an upcoming medical discharge or are looking to return to active duty.
- Veterans who have been medically discharged or have suffered from a life changing injury, illness or mental health issue since leaving.
Contact Details
On Course Foundation
28 Falstaff House, Bardolph Road, Richmond, TW9 2LH